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The 1981 Flamengo Team Made History with Libertadores and Intercontinental Titles

Currently, Flamengo is still in pursuit of their fourth Libertadores da América title. However, it is always memorable for every Flamengo fan to recall the historic 1981 team, led by Zico and company. That’s because it was that generation that secured Flamengo’s first title in the competition.

What was Flamengo’s lineup in the 1981 Libertadores final?

In short, without Lico available, coach Carpegiani chose right-back Nei Dias. Thus, the Flamengo lineup for the 1981 Libertadores final was immortalized by the Flamengo fans. In the decisive match, Zico once again made the difference for Flamengo. That’s because the “Galinho” scored both goals in the 2-0 victory for the “Mais Querido” against Cobreloa (CHI).

At the time, the number 10 from Gávea opened the scoring for Flamengo still in the first half. However, the second goal came in the second half, after a free kick. Finally, it’s worth remembering that Zico was the star of the competition and finished as top scorer, with 11 goals.

How was the Libertadores final played?

In summary, the 1981 Libertadores final was played over three matches. At Maracanã, Flamengo won comfortably, 2-1, with both goals from Zico. In Santiago, Chile, however, the Chileans came out on top with a 1-0 win. Later, on neutral ground in Uruguay, the number 10 from Gávea shone again with two goals. Thus, Flamengo painted the continent red and black by defeating Cobreloa 2-0 (4-2 on aggregate).

And the 1981 Intercontinental Cup?

The 1981 Libertadores champions took the field on November 23 with Raul, Leandro, Figueiredo, Mozer and Junior; Andrade, Adílio and Zico; Lico, Tita and Nunes. Of these 11 starters, ten would be in the lineup on December 13, 1981, when Flamengo won the Intercontinental Cup against Liverpool (ENG), 3-0. The only change was Marinho coming in for Figueiredo.

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